How far is Chula Vista, CA from Blythe, CA?
The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Blythe, CA is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Blowing Dust then Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chula Vista and Blythe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and Blythe.
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Start on F Street
16 m · 3 sec · F Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
146 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 54 East
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bay Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Bay Freeway
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 125 North
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 East
3267 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Mission Valley Freeway
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Continue on Kumeyaay Highway
96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 111 North: Brawley
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Ben Hulse Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ben Hulse Highway
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Continue on Ben Hulse Highway
63.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ben Hulse Highway
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Continue on 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Rannells Boulevard
2 mi · 2 min · Rannells Boulevard
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Turn right onto 28th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 28th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Neighbours Boulevard
6.8 mi · 8 min · South Neighbours Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lovekin Boulevard
1677 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto South Lovekin Boulevard
1330 ft · 32 sec · South Lovekin Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Hobsonway
2789 ft · 1 min · West Hobsonway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hobsonway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chula Vista and Blythe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kumeyaay Highway
Continue on Kumeyaay Highway
96.5 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Patchy Blowing Dust then Mostly Clear near Blythe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Blythe?
The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Chula Vista and 108.6 miles from Blythe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.19 one way or $88.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chula Vista and Patchy Blowing Dust then Mostly Clear near Blythe.
Stop Ideas Near Seeley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hampton Inn El Centro
Desert Trails RV Park
City of Imperial
Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seeley.
Yuma
Indio, California
La Quinta, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Blythe. Straight-line distance: 158.8 mi (255.56 km).
#1 Chula Vista
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 272,979 |
| Coordinates | 32.6400500, -117.0842000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blythe
City in California
| Population | 19,673 |
| Coordinates | 33.6103000, -114.5963500 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blythe (-114.59635, 33.6103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $44.19 | $88.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $46.47 | $92.93 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $47.82 | $95.64 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $57.96 | $115.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in California · Apr 11, 2026
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